Empty 40-ounce bottles of Old English make a loud cracking sound as they roll down Kensington Avenue. Devoured bags of Doritos and old, worn-out clothes pile up on the corners of the streets, while people [continue reading…]
Philadelphia has long been an esteemed beer city dating back to the colonial times. Taverns and pubs were meeting places for revolutionaries. The tradition of immigrants finding community in pub life continued throughout the industrial [continue reading…]
Mendez Homes and Investments has been renting and selling affordable homes to Philadelphia residents for the past four years—and doesn’t see things stopping anytime soon. “We’re affected by the economy, but it’s still a great [continue reading…]
Starting on May 1, the northern Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington will begin its first ever restaurant week. An event usually reserved for more affluent neighborhoods, such an event being held in Kensington and its surrounding neighborhoods [continue reading…]
There is no lack of variety of plants available at the nursery at Greensgrow Farms. The bright greens, yellows, oranges and blues can quickly catch the gaze of any passerby of this wonderfully vibrant farm. [continue reading…]
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